Health and Safety Manager

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing food distribution business seeks a proactive Health & Safety Manager to elevate their H&S agenda. Oversee compliance across multiple UK sites, conduct risk assessments, and lead accident investigations while fostering a safety culture. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Autonomy and ownership in the role

Collaborative, values-driven environment

Long-term career potential

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics, warehousing, or food distribution.
• Proven track record of improving health and safety culture.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing health and safety compliance across multiple UK sites.
• Conducting risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Leading accident investigations and implementing preventive measures.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Influencing

Collaboration

Education

IOSH & NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to lead H&S for a rapidly growing business
• Competitive starting salary & benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a food distribution business known for its commitment to quality and excellence, supplying premium ingredients to some of the most prestigious names in hospitality. With continued growth and expansion across the UK, they are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and elevate their H&S agenda across all operations.

Job Description

• Overseeing health and safety compliance across multiple UK sites including warehouse and transport.
• Conducting risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Leading accident investigations and implementing preventive measures.
• Delivering training and fostering a proactive health and safety culture.
• Acting as the main point of contact for all regulatory bodies and insurance-related queries.
• Collaborating with operational teams to ensure continuous improvement and best practice

The Successful Applicant

• IOSH & NEBOSH General Certificate
• Strong background in logistics, warehousing, or food distribution
• Proven track record of improving health and safety culture within a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach and the ability to work independently

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 p/a, depending on experience
• Autonomy and ownership in a role with strategic and operational responsibility
• A collaborative, values-driven working environment
• Excellent opportunity to join a growing business with long-term career potential